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OSOGBO – 28/112023 – Osunstate.gov.ng

The one year record of Governor Ademola Adeleke far outshined and outpaced the lackluster performance of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola in four years, Spokesperson to Governor Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has declared.

He affirmed that Governor Adeleke by any impartial assessment, has justified the confidence reposed in him by the Osun electorate who massively booted Mr Oyetola out of office using their ballot papers on July 16, 2022.

As Osun people in a democratic process voted Governor Adeleke into office, it is a misnomer and a busybody venture to accuse an eminent Osun citizen and a global business icon , Dr Deji Adeleke of imposing his brother in an election that stands out as a model in Nigeria’s electoral victory. Is it a crime for Dr Deji Adeleke to support his brother’s political ambition in line with the constitutional right to vote and be voted for?

Every Osun voter and citizen who actively supported and ensured electoral victory of Governor Adeleke are today happy to see the positive turn of events in the state, leaving only sore losers of July 2022 elections as classless wailers. An APC friend called me this Monday and said ” Demola has done so well but we will continue to attack him”. His reason- politics and partisanship

Responding to a statement credited to Ismail Omipidan, a former aide to Mr Oyetola, the Governor’s spokesperson described Omipidan’s statements as a compendium of lies and baseless assertions without any foundation in reality of today’s Osun state and a futile attempt to deny the self-evident sterling performance of Governor Adeleke in the last one year.

“No matter how painful it is to some people,including Omipidan, the last one year witnessed verifiable evidence and manifestation of democratic dividends across the sectors which conscientious members of the opposition defied politics to affirm and which non-partisan members of the public endorsed.

“If Omipidan is doubting that Governor Adeleke has surpassed expectations as well as his boss’s performance in one year, let’s ask him if Oyetola constructed 90 kilometers of road as Adeleke did under one year? Or is it not true that Oyetola was only able to commission a maternity centre during his one year anniversary?

“If Omipidan thinks appointing a transition committee implies a lack of governance agenda, ask him if Governor Adeleke’s five point agenda was not unveiled before and during the governorship elections. Or is the five point agenda till date not the governing ideology of the state government?

“When the former press aide questioned what investors has been to Osun or which investor the Governor has traveled to meet, tell him to come to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and read the list of investors interested in the free trade zone, tourism creative industry, agro-processing, mining processing and revitalisation of Osun airport among others.

“What law has the Governor broken by taking a break a year after assuming office? What is wrong in briefing the public about a Governor’s itineraries? If anybody is interested in investment inflow into Osun, why jump ship? Why not wait for usual annual returns?

“If the Ila man questioned Governor’s delivery on his electoral promises, ask him what best way to deliver on electoral promises than constructing 90 kilometers of road, creating medical surgeries and access benefiting over 50,000 residents, enrolling 23,000 pensioners in health insurance, completely reconstructing 31 schools under a year, rehabilitating four out of 10 small towns water schemes, drilling 332 boreholes, continuous rehabilitation of four major water works and more, all under a year?

“If Mr Omioidan still insists that Adeleke’s government is fraudulent, dare him to go to contributory pensioners and abuse Governor Adeleke. They will tutor him that under a year Adeleke paid five months arrears while Oyetola under four years paid only two months.

“He should go to John Mackay area in Osogbo, and tell them Adeleke did not build that almost three kilometer road and reconstructed the dilapidated school there. He will be lucky if he is not mobbed.

“Even when Oyetola left Osun with close to 90 percent infrastructure deficit now being fixed by Governor Adeleke, sore losers take ongoing construction of Osogbo ring road as final work and assumed others are like them who manipulated and violated procurement process as attested to by an investigative report of a media institute into a fake but fully paid for borehole project awarded by the Oyetola administration.

“When he mentioned state of insecurity, ask him to stop quoting false statistics, remind him security agencies are under the control of the Federal Government and that Osun is gradually getting rid of the elevation of thuggery to state assets as witnessed during APC reign in the state.

“As Mr Omipidan questioned the digital economy agenda in Osun state, let’s ask him if Osun under Oyetola had an ICT policy, Tech Innovation policy and a Startup bill? Today, Osun has a State ICT Policy, a Tech Innovation Policy and draft bill to domesticate Nigeria’s Startup Act.

“Is he aware of the Broadband Fiber Optic project? Ask him to look for those red,yellow and blue cords being laid along roads in Osun state. Those are broadband materials to deepen internet penetration in Osun.

“If the Ila man continues to assert that the Governor has no capacity, question him about the multi billion naira infrastructure plan just unveiled by Mr Governor. Such an ambitious, thoughtful and acclaimed programme is a product of an ingenious leader of Adeleke calibre.

“When he raised false claims over non-upward reviews of workers’ salaries, let’s ask him why Oyetola refused to pay the pension and half salary debt now being shouldered by the current government. Why did the past government not cash backed promotion arrears? Why did the former Governor bastardized the public service, destroying the careers of thousands?

“Failure in governance is simply a lack of capacity to deliver good governance to the citizenry. Oyetola failed in several areas where Adeleke succeeded as I listed above. Above are facts for fact checking as Governor Adeleke will say.

“No level of polemics, rhetorics, excuses and buck passing can cover up or rewrite that lackluster Osun state leadership of between 2018 to 2022, a tenure built on the stolen mandate of 2018”, the Spokesperson noted in the statement.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to Governor Adeleke

NEWS RELEASE

OSOGBO– 25/11/2023– Osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Chief Dele Momodu, on the conferment of the traditional title of Akinrogun of Gbongan town by the Olufi of Gbongan, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adetoyese Babayemi.Governor Adeleke describes the Akinrogun title bestowed on Chief Momodu as a recognition of his values and contributions, eulogizing him as a great asset for the society.He acknowledges Chief Momodu’s dedication to the promotion of growth and social integration, pointing out the Akinrogun title is a reflection of the high regard in which he is held.”I congratulate my dear friend, Chief Dele Momodu on the conferment of the Akinrogun of Gbongan by HRM Oba Adetoyese Babayemi, the Olufi of Gbongan,” Governor Adeleke noted. “This new Chieftaincy title echoes the enormous values placed in the person of Chief Momodu. It underscores Chief Momodu’s endearing records of contributions and impacts in the society. “I share with him the joy of the moment and pray that this esteemed role conferred on you by the Akinrogun title continue to be a source of strength and conviction for contributing to the society.”

Signed:Mallam Olawale Rasheed,

The Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor

NEWS RELEASE

OSOGBO– 25/11/2023– Osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated a former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday, extolling his cosmopolitan nature and unique personality.Governor Adeleke eulogizes the Waziri of Adamawa as a beacon of inspiration, driving interests in politics with his humane and service oriented posture, hailing his contributions to national growth and peaceful coexistence.The Governor lauds Alhaji Atiku’s historical roles in enriching our democracy, expressing deep admiration for his passionate commitment to strengthening the democratical rights of the people. “I join family, friends and well-wishers to celebrate former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. Alhaji Atiku embodies humility, and as he adds a new age, I honour his life of service and contributions,” the Governor was quoted as saying.”Today, just as always, I celebrate Alhaji Atiku’s life of impactful services and his ability to connect with people from all walks of life. As a leader, Alhaji Atiku projected himself in a manner that encourages cohesion and progress.”May this new age be filled with moments of joy and strong conviction to sustain contributions to the peaceful coexistence of the country. It is my prayer that Almighty Allah grants him many more celebrations in good health and sound mind so as to continue to offer guidance and support for those who look up to him.”

Signed:Mallam Olawale Rasheed,The Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor

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OSOGBO– 25/11/2023– Osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State heartily felicitate with Oba (Dr) Richard Adebayo Faforiji, the Alamuye of Amuye Faforiji, as he receives Staff of Office, sealing his ascension to the throne of his forbearers.The Governor notes the significance of the Staff of Office as a mark of authority and reverence, expressing deep faith in Kabiyesi’s experience and zeal for service to foster peace and meaningful progress for the people of Amuye Faforiji in Atakunmosa-East Local Government Area of the State. “In this journey of service, I share the overwhelming faith of your people in you and pray that the wisdom of your ancestors guide you such that you’re reign will mark enviable progress for the people and the town,” the Governor said.”May the Staff of Office you recently received serves as a source of strength and motivation to provide the needed leadership for your people. I look forward to your usual cooperation, as it is the case with other Obas in the state, in driving good impacts on our people, and shaping the future for the better.”

Signed: Mallam Olawale Rasheed,

The Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor

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OSOGBO- 23/11/2023- Osunstate.gov.ng

No government official is involved in the overnight raid on Ayegbaju market, officials of both Ministries of Commerce and Environment have disclosed. In a statement issued following the reported overnight raid by unidentified individuals, the ministries clarified that they have standard guidelines for the enforcement of government regulations.In this case, government agencies do not have provisions for night enforcement of regulations. So those unidentified individuals are definitely not staff or agents of the state. Mr Governor has subsequently directed the Commissioners of Commerce and Industry and that of Environment to investigate the matter and take immediate corrective action.

SignedMallam Olawale Rasheed,Spokesperson to the State Governor

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OSOGBO – 22/11/2023 – Osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has directed members of the State Executive Council to be prepared for detailed budget defense at the state assembly and ensure draft executive bills are forwarded to the legislature as quickly as possible.Speaking on Tuesday evening at a review session on the 2024 budgetary plans, Governor Adeleke reminded the cabinet members that full cooperation is needed with the legislature to speed up the budget processing in line with the assembly timetable. The Speaker of the House, Hon Adewale Egbedun had on Tuesday announced that the appearance of the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s) including the State owned Tertiary Institution for their budget defense will commence on Monday 27th November, 2023The Governor charged all ministries, departments and agencies to attend assembly budget sessions with full documentations, warning that any MDA which fails to cooperate with the lawmakers will be sanctioned.”We have a state to govern. We have a five point agenda to deliver. There is no room for distractions. All cabinet members must get their act together by ensuring a successful budget hearings at the assembly.”Let the relevant house committees have all required information to vet and approve your proposals. I have full confidence that the legislature will understand the fiscal and economic considerations behind the 2024 budgetary proposals.”I am also aware of new innovative ideas we are introducing that may necessitate new laws or amendment of existing ones. Let me on this note direct our MDAs with planned executive bills to speed up the internal processes. “Three of such bills are very dear to the goodness of our state. The bill to domesticate the Nigerian Startup Act should be forwarded to the assembly without further delay. That bill holds the key to boosting and diversifying our state economy.”The Osun State electricity market bill is also important to us. At the Governor’s Forum, a resolution was particularly reached on this matter. We have to move faster to get the bill passed into law without delay. “Of similar importance is the bill to harmonise the state tax system. Our government wants to put an end to multiple taxation and expand the tax base with a lower tax rate. That is the basic focus of the bill”, the Governor was quoted as saying. He directed the Justice Ministry and all affected MDAs to work closely for the bill to reach the State Assembly to achieve early passage.

Signed:Mallam Olawale Rasheed

Spokesperson to the State Governor.

PRESS RELEASE

OSOGBO- 21/11/2023- Osunstate.gov.ng

The administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke in Osun state is pleased to announce to the public that it has officially rolled out 19 buses yesterday Monday, the 20th of Nov. 2023, as yet another effort to cushion the harsh effects of the petroleum subsidy removal by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The public is to similarly note that the 19 buses, each christened “Imole Bus” are to specifically convey civil servants, students and the poorest of the poor residents of the state to their various destinations at a token amount, which in turn, will be used by the government from time to time for the smooth running and maintenance of the buses. The Government wishes to emphasize that virtually all the buses due to their almost grounded status and off the road conditions cost a total sum of 25,274,288.00 (Twenty Five Million, Two Hundred and Seventy Four Thousand, Two Hundred and Eighty Eight Naira) to ensure their road worthiness so as to be able to carry out the new services of conveyance of people.Accordingly, Osogbo the Osun state capital had five of the buses officially assigned to it for commuting people to the already earmarked routes.Ede, Iwo and Ikirun had two each while the people of Ife/ Modakeke and Ilesha had 3 each. The remaining two of the buses are kept on a standby for other contingencies that may likely come up from time to time. With Osogbo, the capital of Osun state, used as a pilot scheme for the official commencement of Imole bus palliatives shuttle services, the government wishes to announce, with all sense of responsibility, that the bus services will be made to go round other towns and cities of the state very soon. The buses, it must be noted, are to work on two shifts daily as they ply all the officially designated routes, morning and afternoon of Mondays through Fridays. According to the arrangements, the morning services will be between 6:45 am and 9:00 am while the afternoon shuttles will be between 3pm and 5 pm daily. The government of Osun state wishes to reaffirm its commitment to never let the public down by always keeping to our campaign promises of putting smiles on their faces.

E -SignedOluomo Kolapo AlimiHon. Comm. Information and Public Enlightenment

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OSOGBO– 21/11/2023– Osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated sensational hip-hop artist and global music icon, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on the auspicious occasion his birthday, extolling his virtues and endearing personality.Governor Adeleke notes Davido’s incredible exploits in the music industry, rendering entertainment and soul-stirring melodies to a global audience, acknowledging the zeal he demonstrated towards a successful music career as inspiring and uplifting.The Governor lauds Davido’s passionate interest in uplifting others as manifest in mentoring musicians to stardom just as the ease he uses God given wealth to support the downtrodden and those in needs, thanking God for his life and the lives he has been able to touch.”Happy birthday to my son, David Adeleke (aka Davido). David’s birthday is a reminder of God’s greatness and the unlimited grace served to the Adeleke Dynasty through him,” the Governor was quoted as saying.”Over the years, David was able to show us what hard-work and dedication to one’s dream can achieve, and through his talent, the music industry, not just in Nigeria, but the whole world, have been far more enriched.”As he marks a new age today, I acknowledge not just the collective consciousness that his music has energized, but also the hopes about the future that he inspires through his work and charities.”May his new age be blessed with good health and sound mind, while trusting God Almighty to continue to uphold him so that his creativity will continue to resonate with us, and as such, lighten up homes and bless lives.”

Signed:Mallam Olawale Rasheed,Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor

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OSOGBO- 19/11/2023- Osunstate.gov.ng

Our attention has been drawn to a defamatory fake news alleging that Governor Ademola Adeleke and his family are after the State’s Chief Judge because of the sentencing of Chief Raheem Adedoyin.The truth which the public must be aware of is that Mr Governor is being blackmailed with the Adedoyin case for refusing to shield and protect the Chief Judge, his town woman, from corruption probe.The blackmail is a falsehood without any foundation in truth. Chief Adedoyin is not and has never, in whatever form, been a friend of the Adelekes.Secondly, neither the Governor nor his family had any contact or interference in the Adedoyin case while it lasted. From the beginning to the end, no member of the Adeleke family was involved in any way in the legal process.Thirdly, Adedoyin was never in any way involved with the PDP, the party of the Governor. If anything, Adedoyin was a strong APC loyalist and an ally of the past Governor of Osun state.What is more, throughout the trial, Adedoyin’s legal team was manned by prominent APC lawyers from the beginning to the end. No single PDP lawyer was involved with the Adedoyin team.We affirm that the crisis rocking the state judiciary has to do with a series of petitions from judicial officials on alleged misconduct of the Chief Judge. On each occasion, those petitions always ended up unprocessed over deliberate blackmail with the Adedoyin matter until recent action by the State Assembly.The Governor’s sin is his consistent refusal to accept overtures to protect his kinswoman, the Chief Judge, from probe on alleged corruption. Mr Governor has always maintained his ground that if as a Governor he is not immuned from accountability questions, why should he use his office to protect another official because of blood or town kinship?With all sense of responsibility, we declared that neither Governor Adeleke nor any member of his family has anything to do with the travails of the Chief Judge. The Governor’s refusal to shield his town people from corruption probe including the Chief Judge is largely responsible for the failed attempt to blackmail the Governor with the Adeoyin case. We reject the shameful linkage on alleged corruption within the judiciary and the Adedoyin matter. Public officials are not immuned from accountability issues. We assert strongly that the Governor is not in any way linked with either the petition against the Chief Judge or the infamous Adedoyin case. The Number One Citizen will not not use his office to shield anybody from accountability questions even if that person is from his family.The Governor has subsequently directed the state law officers to prosecute anybody peddling such defamatory and libelous publications as such fake news has no foundation in truth or reality.SignedMallam Olawale Rasheed,Spokesperson to the Executive Governor